Brad Posted May 24, 2003 Report Share Posted May 24, 2003 Has anybody listened to the Great Summit. This is an incredible album and was the only meeting between Louis and Duke. It's under Louis' name but the songs are all from Duke's catalogue. And there are some great performances here: Duke's Place, Drop Me Off in Harlem, In a Mellow Tone, Just Squeeze Me. Louis' rendition of Solitude I found particularly heart felt. These guys are not going through the motions, trust me. The music sounds incredibly fresh as if it's almost the first time it was recorded. I just can't get enough of this album. Although Pops and Duke are obviously good on this, I found Barney Bigard and Trummy Young's performances on it to be the eye opener's. Do you know who produced the reissue and did the rematstering? Michael C. and Ron McMasters. The sound is very, very good, like you're right there. It's a very good remastering in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted May 24, 2003 Report Share Posted May 24, 2003 I've enjoyed the original for years and years. A masterpiece. The two disc set is a real joy as well. I'm not as fond of the remastering. Too tart for my tastes and system. But not as bad as some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted May 24, 2003 Report Share Posted May 24, 2003 A consistently engaging set that is always fun and quite often profoundly profound. Considering the principals, could it be otherwise? Definitely "essential", at least in my mind. AZALEA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mailman Posted May 25, 2003 Report Share Posted May 25, 2003 I picked this one up about a year ago and play it frequently. It's so good it's like I've heard this music all my life-like it's part of the air we breath. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahara Blue Orchestra Posted May 25, 2003 Report Share Posted May 25, 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryan Posted May 26, 2003 Report Share Posted May 26, 2003 Picked this one up a short while ago, and I just love it. Beautiful playing by all involved. Some great notes by Dan Morgenstern, as well, who was present at one (or perhaps both?) of the sessions. Highly recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted May 26, 2003 Report Share Posted May 26, 2003 AZALEA! nothing to add... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKE BBB Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 I love this date! And I love Duke meets Hawkins And Duke meets Coltrane!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 Not a bad track on the whole damn thing, but I have to say my favorite is "I Got It Bad, and That Ain't Good." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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